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Section XXX. Weight Pull Titles and Class Placements.
A. Titles. The following titles shall be awarded for excellence in weight pulling.
- United Weight Puller (UWP).
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- United Weight Pull Champion (UWPCH).
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- United Weight Pull Champion Excellent (UWPCHX).
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- United Weight Pull Champion Versatile (UWPCHV).
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- United Weight Pull Champion Outstanding (UWPCHO).
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- United Weight Pull Champion Supreme (UWPCHS).
B. Requirements for Weight Pull Titles.
1. United Weight Puller (UWP). To earn this title, a dog must earn a qualifying leg at three different UKC-licensed weight pulls. A dog earns a qualifying leg by completing an uninterrupted pull of a weighted vehicle loaded with the following weights for16 feet within 60 seconds:
a. On natural or artificial surfaces. Eight times the dog’s body weight on the day of the event for events held on natural or artificial surfaces, or
b. On snow. Three times the dog’s body weight on the day of the event for events held on snow, or
c. On rails. Ten times the dog’s body weight on the day of the event for events held on a rail system.
2. United Weight Pull Champion (UWPCH). A dog must earn the United Weight Puller title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion title. A dog must then earn 100 additional championship points in accordance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXX, paragraph C to become a United Weight Pull Champion.
3. United Weight Pull Champion Excellent (UWPCHX). A dog must earn the United Weight Pull Champion (UWPCH) title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion Excellent title. A dog must then earn 250 additional championship points in accordance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXX, paragraph C. below to become a United Weight Pull Champion Excellent.
4. United Weight Pull Champion Versatile (UWPCHV). A dog must earn the United Weight Puller (UWP) title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion Versatle title. A dog must then earn an additional 100 points on one weighted vehicle and an additional 100 points, which may be earned on any combination of at least two types of weighted vehicles. Championship points are awarded in accordance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXX, paragraph C.
5. United Weight Pull Champion Outstanding (UWPCHO). A dog must earn the United Weight Puller (UWP) title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion Outstanding title. A dog must then earn 100 additional championship points each on two different types of weighted vehicles. Championship points are awarded in accor- dance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXX, paragraph C.
6. United Weight Pull Champion Supreme (UWPCHS). A dog must earn the United Weight Puller (UWP) title before it is eligible to earn points toward the United Weight Pull Champion Supreme title. A dog must then earn 100 additional championship points on each type of weighted vehicle (rail cart, sled, wheeled cart.) Championship points are awarded in accordance with the Championship Points Schedule in Section XXX, paragraph C.
C. Championship Points Schedule. A qualifying pull is required to earn the following points:
System | Pounds of weight pulled per pound of dog’s body weight | Points |
| Wheels | 10
15
25
35 | 5
10
15
20 |
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| Rails | 20
25
35
45 | 5
10
15
20 |
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| Snow | 5
7
10
15 | 5
10
15
20 |
Most weight pulled in event: Five bonus points shall be awarded to the dog (or dogs, in the event of a tie) pulling the most weight in the event provided the dog has earned the UWP title before the day’s pull. 5 points.
Most weight pulled per pound of body weight: Five bonus points shall be awarded to the dog (or dogs, in the event of a tie) pulling the most weight per pound of body weight in the event provided the dog has earned the UWP title before the day’s pull. This shall be calculated by taking the highest number of pounds pulled by a dog and dividing it by the dog’s weight. 5 points. |
D. Class Placements and Overall awards.
1. Class Placements. Class placements may be determined using one of two approved formats. Each club must choose one format when applying to hold a licensed weight pull event. No additional points are earned for class placements. The two formats are:
a. Format A - Most Weight Pulled. The winner of each class shall be the dog pulling the most weight of all dogs in the class. The dog pulling the next highest weight shall be placed second and so forth. Each successive dog is placed second, third then fourth. If two or more dogs pull the same weight the required distance and neither can pull more weight the full distance, the winner shall be whichever dog pulled the most weight per pound of body weight. If the two dogs remain tied, the winner shall be whichever dog completed its pull in the fastest time.
b. Format B – Most Weight Pulled Per Pound Of Body Weight. The winner of each class shall be the dog pulling the most weight per pound of body weight. The dog pulling the next highest weight per pound of body weight shall be placed second and so forth. If two or more dogs pull the same weight per pound of body weight the required distance and neither can pull more weight the full distance, the winner is shall be whichever dog completed its pull in the fastest time.
2. Overall Awards. Each of the following overall awards must be awarded at a licensed weight pull, regardless of format.
a. Most Weight Pulled. The dog pulling the highest weight of all dogs entered shall be awarded the Most Weight Pulled award. If two or more dogs pull the same weight the required distance and neither can pull more weight the full distance, the winner shall be whichever dog pulled the most weight per pound of body weight. If the two dogs remain tied, the winner shall be whichever dog completed its pull in the fastest time.
b. Most Weight Pulled Per Pound of Body Weight. The dog pulling the most weight per pound of body weight of all dogs entered shall be awarded the Most Weight Pulled Per Pound of Body Weight award. If two or more dogs pull the same weight per pound of body weight the required distance and neither can pull more weight the full distance, the winner shall be whichever dog completed its pull in the fastest time. If the two dogs remain tied, the award shall be considered a tie and awarded to each dog.
Weight Pull All-Star Competition.
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